Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 148% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (5,175 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (3,286 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (2,283 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (791 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (1,654 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (788 KZT) | 668 KZT | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (2,677 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (1,009 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (529 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (1,535 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 440% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (9,024 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (881 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (537 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 263% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (878,500 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (654,672 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (78,426 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (553,645 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (390,263 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (41,693 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (31,625 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 628% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (108,598 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (42,899 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (4,257 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (3,722 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (26,442 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 199 (22,769 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (39,080 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (39,483 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 73% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (9,776,564 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (236 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (14,541 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 171% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (2,475 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (5,715 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (29,703 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 468% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (3,485 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (1,943 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (2,109 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (1,352 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,428 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 71 (8,103 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (21,646 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (9,527 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (67,957 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 401% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (30,103 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (8,405 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 316% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (2,450 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (5,142 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 564% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (229,503 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (73 KZT) | 63 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (33,923 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (2,189 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,016 prices entered by 477 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 146% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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